Finding the Third Proportional to 9,834.75 and 21,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,834.75 and 21,309 is: 46,170.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,834.75 : 21,309 = 21,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,834.75/21,309 = 21,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,834.75x = 21,309 × 21,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,834.75x = 454,073,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,073,481/9,834.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,170.31
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